The Weekly Update

Welcome to February! ❤️ This month, we are focusing on how we relate to ourselves and others.

Let’s be honest: How much time did you spend scrolling this week? And how did you feel afterward? If the answer is "worse than before I started," keep reading. We are tackling the Comparison Trap.

• The Problem: On social media, you are comparing your behind-the-scenes (your messy room, bad hair day, and stress) with everyone else’s highlight reel (filters, perfect angles, and best moments).

• The Data: Studies link heavy social media use (passive scrolling) with increased cortisol (stress) and lower self-esteem. Your brain thinks you are "losing" a competition that isn't even real.

The Challenge: Go through your following list. Find 3 accounts that make you feel:

• Jealous

• Not "enough" (not smart enough, rich enough, fit enough)

• Annoyed

Unfollow or Mute them. You don't owe anyone your attention. Protect your headspace.

• School Counselor: Grant Sparks (766-3410)/Christine Harrell (766-3407) - Come hang out in a filter-free zone.
• Mental Health Support: Shannon Krenek, LCSW (766-3379) - Leave a note if Ms. Shannon is not in. She would love to meet you.
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.

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Monday:

NO DAY

Tuesday:

Remote Day - be sure to be online in your class meeting site at the correct time

• 1st - 9:00 - 10:00
• 2nd - 10:00 - 11:00
• Lunch - 11:00 - 12:00
• 3rd - 12:00 - 1:00
• 4th - 1:00 - 2:00

Basketball HOME Mtn Heritage

Wrestling Duals @ Mitchell Middle School - 1st & 2nd rounds

Wednesday:

Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume

Thursday:

Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume

Friday:

Seusical Rehearsal/set/costume

Basketball @ Madison

clip art from: https://www.northbergen.org/News/View/8691/registration-open-now-for-recreation-dept-wrestling-and-basketball-programs-for-kids